Updated on: 09 August, 2024 04:43 PM IST |Shweta Shah
One of the phenomenal filmmakers of the down south, Pa. Ranjith, is one of those directors who knows how to weave stories through visual tapestries. His movies, such as Kaala and Kabali, are proof of his incredible filmmaking. His latest film, Thangalaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram, will soon release. Ahead of the same, lets revisit some must-watch masterpieces by Pa. Ranjith.
1. Madras: 2014
This was the second Pa. Ranjith movie that he had written and directed. Madras starred Karthi and Cathrine Tresa in titular roles. The political action drama went on to be nominated for the Best Film at the Filmfare Awards.What happens when two friends, who are political aspirants, get embroiled in brutal political rivalry? Who will win, friendship or politics?
2. Kabali: 2016
Kabali marked the first collaboration of the filmmaker Ranjith and superstar Rajinikanth. When a worker raises his voice against the oppression faced by the Tamil laborers in Malaysia, he is imprisoned for 25 years.When he is released, Kabali seeks revenge from everyone who did him wrong. This action drama went on to collect 100 crores worldwide.
3. Kaala: 2018
With the phenomenal duo reuniting for yet another action drama, the movie revolved around Karikaalan, who tries to save Dharavi, the largest slum in Mumbai, from the vulturous hands of mafia don Hari Dhanda.
4. Sarpatta Parambarai
Pa. Ranjith is known to bring in stories that are filled with high-octane action and intense drama. Sarpatta Parambarai was no different from his typical genre. The movie revolved around a young man who was given an opportunity to revive his boxing career.When he decides to take it, he faces endless challenges. Headlined by Arya, the movie became the second-most watched film on Amazon Prime Video.
5. Thangalaan: 2024
The filmmaker's latest project has fans and moviegoers excited, as Thangalaan is one of the highly anticipated movies of the year. Headlined by Chiyaan Vikram and Malavika Mohanan, the movie will release on the occasion of Independence Day.Thangalaan is based on the true events of the lives of mine workers in the Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka.
